News and Events
The Council of Friends of New Amsterdam (COFONA) is a collaborative initiative that networks among individuals, associations, and agencies for the overall educational and socio-economic growth and development of the town of New Amsterdam.
NA school choir shines brightest at national song fest
The sum of one million dollars was distributed to the six winning choirs and small singing groups after some serious deliberations by the judges at the National Song Festival held at the National Cultural Centre on Sunday evening. The New Amsterdam Secondary School...
Always there for the kids…Pansy Howell-Fedee is a ‘Special Person’
“I get tremendous satisfaction when I remember what the kids were and when I see what they’ve become.” By Leon Suseran Pansy Howell-Fedee has a gift; a gift that requires a lot of patience; a gift that brings with it the natural ability to love and care and nurture....
Keith Foster re-elected unopposed as BCB president
President of the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club Keith Foster on Sunday last was re-elected unopposed as the president of the Berbice Cricket Board for his third and final term when the Board held its biannual election at its Cheddi Jagan Street, New Amsterdam...
A postman and a pastor… Franklyn Baynes is a ‘Special Person’
“Look to God, he is our only tower of strength. The politicians can’t help us; the politicians themselves need help…. Everybody has been looking after themselves and that is bad. If we continue like that, it will not work.” By Dale Andrews | Kaieteur News As a young...
ACDA prepares for the 250th anniversary of Berbice Slave Rebellion
This year is the 250th anniversary of the often forgotten 1762 slave rebellion in Berbice, then a Dutch colony. Thirty-six male and female slaves rose up against inhuman treatment and after bravely repelling a militia force was ultimately defeated by Governor Van...
NPH patients experience first Christmas tree light-up
Even the mentally-ill among us should be aware of the holidays during this special season of Christmas. On Wednesday evening, the National Psychiatric Hospital (NPH) in Berbice held a special Christmas tree lighting up ceremony on the hospital grounds. Patients and...
Rambarran re-elected president of BVA
Gregory Rambarran was re-elected president of the Berbice Volleyball Association (BVA) unopposed when the body held its election on Sunday at the Albion Sports Complex. The new vice president is Bhirooj Poonai. Other committee members are Aditya Anand Singh,...
187 graduate from BIT project in New Amsterdam
By Guyana Times International The Board of Industrial Training (BIT) on Friday, held a graduation ceremony at the New Amsterdam Town Hall for 187 persons who successfully completed training in more than 21 occupational areas under the National Training Project for the...
‘At your service…’ Marilyn La Rose is a ‘Special Person’
“For most of my life I have found that once somebody is ill or needs help in some way, they know they can call on me. Let’s just say, I am always at their service.” Nearly all of the persons we feature each week have given a life of service by using to the maximum...
Renowned Guyana-born literary icon, Professor Jan Carew has died.
He was 92 years old. Speaking to Demerara Waves Online News (www.demwaves.com ) from the United States, his daughter, Shantoba Carew said he died of natural causes at midnight Wednesday 5 December at his home in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. Asked...
NA Multilateral grads urged to use technology to create jobs
As employment opportunities appear to be dwindling, youths are being encouraged to strive to create opportunities for income generation. The encouragement comes from Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) Manager Ggenyss James. She made the announcement at the New...
Newspaper vendor, farmer honoured by New Amsterdam Rotary Club
…doctor inducted By Samuel Whyte Over the years the Rotary Club of New Amsterdam has, each year, been recognising citizens who have shown exceptional dedication to their profession or vocation. These awardees are presented with the Rotary Club’s Vocational Service...